Why does the Front Range (particularly Denver, Aurora and Colorado Springs) turn to the West Slope and to agriculture for additional water?
In Colorado, most residents live on the Front Range, while most precipitation falls on the West Slope. Front Range rivers are typically unable to satisfy local demands. Consequently, water imports are a practical necessity. The two most abundant sources of water for urban demands are undeveloped West Slope water and water already used in agriculture.
Related Questions
- Why does the Front Range (particularly Denver, Aurora and Colorado Springs) turn to the West Slope and to agriculture for additional water?
- Shouldn’t water from the Mesa Water stay in the Panhandle so that it will be available to meet future needs, particularly for agriculture?
- Are there additional resources on-line for information about leaks and saving water?
